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PACIS100-23A (HAM)
Introduction to Pacific Histories, Languages and Cultures
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Jesi Bennett
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jesi.bennett@waikato.ac.nz
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What this paper is about
Kia ora, Hafa adai, Kia orana, Talofa lava, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Taloha ni, Bula si'a, Kam na mauri, Halo Olgeta, Malo e lelei, and warm Pacific greetings! Welcome to PACIS100. This is the first paper in the pathway to a minor or major in Pacific and Indigenous Studies. It can also be taken as an elective to complement studies in any area.
In this paper we are thinking about the Pacific as a region full of histories, people, ideas, arts and languages. The hip-hop artist Oshen describes the Pacific as "the liquid continent," and Epeli Hau'ofa describes it as "our sea of islands." Every week this trimester, we will focus on a different way that the region works as a region. For thousands of years, Indigenous people of the Pacific have been connected; the region is full of more networks and genealogies than any of us could ever know. The Pacific region is vast, complex and diverse; it covers a third of the world's surface and over 1200 Indigenous languages are spoken here.
We will also spend some time talking about 'Pacific Studies.' As a discipline, Pacific Studies is interested in these connections; it also affirms and nurtures Pacific networks as those of us from around the region take the time to think together about this place. Enjoy being a part of these conversations this trimester.
How this paper will be taught
In the paper we will do our learning through lectures, tutorials and individual work. It is expected that students will attend all lectures and will attend one tutorial each week.
Tutorials will start in week two; students will sign up for tutorials during week one on Moodle. You should attend your tutorial every week.
There is one tutorial day that will be affected by a public holiday (Friday, 7 April).
Required Readings
The required text for this paper is Lana Lopesi False Divides (BWB 2018). Hardcopies of this book are available for purchase at the bookshop on campus. This text is also available as an e-book through the Bridget Williams Books website.
The shorter required readings are listed in the schedule above. You will find these through the readings tab in Moodle.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessments
How you will be assessed
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam.